The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-09


pink. embroidered with lilies of the valley Ac
cording to Partisan fashion rules. the favorite
flower of the owner should always decorate her
handkerchief. Widows should only use lilac
muslin ornamented with dark blue scabious
blossoms-the emblem of mourning BRIDE
FELIX REGAMY, Partisan artist, we'll known
in Boston, has made an interesting discovery
that French plaster modlder named Hubbard
has in his possession full sized bronze copy of
the marble statue of Washington by Houdon.
which he will sell for $500. NJ Regamy sug
eests in the Paris Figaro that the United States
government purchase the bronze statue and pre-
sent 1t to the Gallery OF the Louvre.
WILLIAM E. DODGE. Robert G. Martin. Albert
e. Putnam and Isaac G.. johnson have together
contributed more than one-half the sum esti-
mated to be necessary for the construction of
Pres byterian church edifice at Spuyten Duyvil
1t will stand the top of the hill in the little
square formed by the opening of the new park
way. The church doors will look out upon fine
river viaws of both the Harlem and the Hudson
PHTLADELPHIANs are excited over the trans
fer of ifty-two pieces Of real estate in various
parts of the city, from Mr. and Mrs. John Wan
namaker to Charles F. Hazetine. the picture
dealer The inference is that the real estate
was in payment for pictures. and that Mr.. Wan
namaker IL forming large collection, perhaps
with the intention of presenting it to the city.
Both Mir. Wannamaker and Mr.. Hazeltine are
now in Europe
Mr. ERIC BRUCE. who has worked out the
idea of signaling at night by captive balloon,
lighted inside by electric incandescent lamps,
has just com oleted one for the Belgian govern
meat. The signaling is effected by cutting off
and letting on the current feeding the lamps by
means of key like that used in telegraphy.
Mr. Bruces latest balloon is fifteen feet in diam
eter and 1000 cubic feet in capacity. 1t is
made of vanished cambria, and is translucent.
A REV. NJ. BAXTER of the Church of England,
hos just delivered three prophetic lectures at
Liverpool. There is nothing vague about this
T
iy from Ireland, India. and her colonies. Luz
Glen Bonaparte is to become King of Syria. and,
later on Emperor of France. Belgium and the
Rhine provinces to be annexed to France.
In 1896 144. 900 watchful Christians are to
cend from earth to heaven and the millennium
is to commence on April H. 1901. The lecturer
challenged any minister or individual to show
that ne had made any mistake. No one, as yet,
has taken up the challenge.
PRIVATE letter in the Unitarian Review
concerning the late Miss Dix the phlan thropist,
says One anecdote she told me is very inter-
esting. She was travelling in stage coach by
night in Tennessee, when the coach stopped
and the passengers ROBBED by hghwayman
After giving up her purse, she addressed the
robber: my friend she began, sis not this a
bad business for you to be engaged inF'-when
the man interrupted her. .That voice! know
that voice; ! have seen you somewhere" It
proved that he had been q convict in Il think
an Indiana penltentary. where she had talked
and pleaded with the prisoners. lie was greatly
affected by the meeting and returned his
plumber with much contrition accepting (if my
memory is CORRECTLY moderate gift, with the
promise to lead a better life.
ONE of the largest of the variety stores on
Grand street. New York. has a life-sze wax fig
representing a singularly handsome and
shapely lady with her skirts modestly raised As
if tripping over a muddy cross-walk, but exhib-
iting pair of neatly fitting stockings contrast
ing in colors. This new style of advertisement
is apparently very attractive, for the figure is
always the center Of an admirng throng. Not
to be outdone by this lovely feature, a rival
house has secured lovely, sweet-faced young
creature of seventeen to don the latest fashion
able outfittings and promenade the floor, stop
ping occasionally to pose and apparently mad
vertently exhibit the sample stockings covering
her shapey ankles. It will be case of flesh
versus and this issue is not problematcal.
Mrs. JOHN MAcKAY is the daughter of Daniel
e. Hungerford, and when Mackay married her
was the widow of DIR. Thompson. Mr.. Mackay
is said to have found her and her daughter Eva.
the offspring of her union. in poverty in Cali
fornia, and after short and ardent courtship
married her. He gave her, according to the
story of Mr.. Mackays friends. 81 ,000 600 in gov
Europe to have her children educated, and
bought her home, and expected her to get
along without any other pecuniary aid from
him, and she does it. SO it 10 claimed. notwth-
standing the expensive entertainments she gives,
both in Paris and London. Mrs. Macksy is
woman of rare tact She is generous and ap-
preciative. 1t is said of her that If she had not
a dollar at her command. she could shine by her
natural gifts in any society IN Europe.